Penicillins Flashcards
1
Q
Penicillin action is primarily against:
A
Gram Positives
2
Q
Give an example of a semi-synthetic penicillin:
A
Methicillin, Oxacillin, Nafcillin
3
Q
What is typically the best antibiotic for killing Staph Aureus (not methicillin resistant)?
A
Nafcillin
4
Q
Give an example an example of an antipseudomonal penicillin
A
Piperacillin/tazobactam (zosyn)
Ticarcillin/clavulanic acid (timentin)
5
Q
Methicillin resistant Staph Aureus (MRSA) is resistant because of
A
MecA
6
Q
Which antibiotic is typically effective in MRSA infections?
A
Vancomycin
7
Q
Which antibiotic may cause low platelets?
A
Piperacillin/tazobactam (zosyn)
